ATHENS--Three University of Georgia freshman football players have been dismissed from the team for violation of team rules according to an announcement by Bulldog head coach Mark Richt.

Sanford Seay of Leesburg, Nick Marshall of Rochelle, and Chris Sanders of Tucker were dismissed Friday morning after meeting with Richt.  Seay was redshirted in 2011, Marshall played mostly special teams, and
Sanders played in the first three games before being sidelined with an injury the remainder of the season.

"It's a privilege to play college football and to be a part of this team and University," said Richt. "Along with that privilege comes certain
responsibilities.  Mistakes were made and part of our job is helping them learn from mistakes. Going forward, we are committed to assisting them find opportunities where they can continue their education."